Intelligence is a concept that is encountered everyday but a concept that is often misunderstood. Most people have formulated a definition of intelligence based on their own experiences without even realizing it. We take for granted that we know the meaning of the term without truly thinking about it. Our definitions are often not fully formulated and frequently exclude important aspects of intelligence. It is, however, important to wholly define the term in order to …showed first 75 words of 1145 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1145 total…answer these questions. Faced with these issues, the only logical conclusion is that a person’s intelligence cannot be quantified. With these ideas in mind, it is possible to formulate a definition of intelligence. Intelligence is the non-quantifiable ability to acquire, understand, and apply information of any type to everyday life. With this definition in mind we can dispel common errors of understanding concerning intelligence and equip ourselves to discuss it with awareness, not ignorance.